Grealish rose to prominence under Tim Sherwood last season with some impressive showings in Villa’s run to the FA Cup final including his role in dismantling Liverpool in the semi-final.

The former Irish under-21 international has had a tough ride with the press on three occasions where he has been shamed for his off-field antics including most recently being pictured out drinking hours after Villa’s heavy 4-0 defeat to Everton.

The 20-year old has also scored his first senior goal for Villa this campaign in a 3-2 defeat to Leicester as well as declaring he wants to play for England at international level.